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A Random Thought

A random thought, strange lines are drawn Starbursts exploding in the brain Parallel pathways amp the gain From small to shrimp, from shrimp to prawns Tangentially, another dawns Möbius-like, it loops again, a random thought. Eternal Now, it is explained, sees ere I was till long past gone. Now that’s a thought to linger on… So did I now just entertain a random thought? ————— A Rondine: abbaabRbaabR

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Terry Miller

Date: 11/7/2022 7:40:00 AM

this is wonderful excellent writing, and I love the form

Beata Agustin

Date: 10/25/2022 12:07:00 AM

Wow! Thanks for sharing this... the form and the substance in your awesome poetic style. God bless you.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/15/2022 6:16:00 AM

I like these. I believe they won't be so easy to write though. Thanks for sharing. Sara

Jeff Kyser
Date: 10/15/2022 6:25:00 AM

I suppose they are a little tricky. When I first try a new form, I end up being more focused on the structure, and the flow gets lost. As I write a few more, it becomes easier. I guess the attraction of free verse is being able to do whatever you want, but I find it fun to work with constraints as well. Thanks for reading/commenting, Sara!

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/9/2022 2:11:00 AM

I like the way this lively missive jumped around in my brain as I read.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/8/2022 8:49:00 PM

Tell me: What do you make of the place of 'String Theory' in this universe of ours? ~ Bennet Cerf, Random House

Becky Forbes

Date: 10/8/2022 7:46:00 PM

I play a fun game with my husband - try to connect the "random" statements he strings together. I usually fail, but have fun trying! It's like he turns left without signaling :-) The mind is such a wonderful, crazy pinball machine. Loved this. Thank you!

Jeff Kyser
Date: 10/8/2022 7:48:00 PM

Ha, that would be a challenge for most people. Our individual abilities to store, recall, and associate are pretty amazing. Thanks for the read and the comments, Becky

Sotto Poet

Date: 10/8/2022 5:22:00 PM

Oh, Jeff, this is such a beautifully made small pearl of poetry! In particular, within the limitations imposed by such a stringent structure. I'd never heard of the Rodine form, but it appears to be alright, so I might give it a try. Thank you as well for your uplifting visit to my page.

Jeff Kyser
Date: 10/8/2022 5:28:00 PM

Thanks so much, Lasaad! Here is a link to where I found the rondine, but Melani has been writing them here for a while, I think. https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-poetry/rondine-poetic-form

Anthony Biaanco

Date: 10/8/2022 3:47:00 PM

Hi Jeff-Well done, especially within the confines of such a strict format.what a little Gem of a poem! Best Wishes Anthony

Jeff Kyser
Date: 10/8/2022 3:49:00 PM

Thanks, Anthony, mulled this one hiking in Utah today! Take care